The mirror which is used as a rearview mirror in automobiles is

Plane mirror

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Convex mirror

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Concave mirror

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Any of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Convex mirror
A convex mirror has the largest field of view compared to concave mirror and plane mirror. Apart from it, a convex mirror form a virtual, erect and diminished image of an object placed anywhere in front of it. Thus, it is used as a rearview mirror in automobiles.

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